CVE-2018-4159: Infoleak
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An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Graphics Drivers" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.
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Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2018-4196
- CVE-2018-4253
- CVE-2018-4256
- CVE-2018-4255
- CVE-2018-4254
- CVE-2018-4258
- CVE-2018-4257
- CVE-2018-7584
- CVE-2018-4219
- CVE-2018-5383
- CVE-2018-4171
- CVE-2018-4194
- CVE-2018-4180
- CVE-2018-4181
- CVE-2018-4182
- CVE-2018-4183
- CVE-2018-4478
- CVE-2018-4251
- CVE-2018-4211
- CVE-2018-4229
- CVE-2018-4159
- CVE-2018-4242
- CVE-2018-4202
- CVE-2018-4217
- CVE-2018-4141
- CVE-2018-4228
- CVE-2018-4236
- CVE-2018-4234
- CVE-2018-4249
- CVE-2018-8897
- CVE-2018-4241
- CVE-2018-4243
- CVE-2018-4237
- CVE-2018-4404
- CVE-2018-4227
- CVE-2018-4235
- CVE-2018-4240
- CVE-2018-4230
- CVE-2018-4221
- CVE-2018-4223
- CVE-2018-4224
- CVE-2018-4225
- CVE-2018-4226
- CVE-2018-4184
- CVE-2018-4198
- CVE-2018-4193
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4159?
CVE-2018-4159 is a vulnerability in certain Apple products, specifically macOS before 10.13.5, that allows attackers to bypass memory-read restrictions through a crafted app.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers through a crafted app to bypass intended memory-read restrictions.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4159?
The severity of CVE-2018-4159 is medium, with a severity value of 5.5.
How can I fix CVE-2018-4159?
To fix CVE-2018-4159, make sure to update macOS to version 10.13.5 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4159?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-4159 on the following references: [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041027) and [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/HT208849).